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Avocado growers seek consistency

New Zealand's avocado industry is looking to get its house in order to capitalise on what it sees as massive export opportunity in Asia, but the pressure is on to beat South American producers. Ref. Source 7

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Drought set to slash farm incomes

The most severe drought in about 70 years is expected to slash some farm incomes by up to $300,000 a year and is likely to leave some farmers making a loss for the year. Ref. Source 5

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World record for Canterbury merino farmer

Canterbury merino farmer Anna Emmerson has beaten the Australians at their own game by winning the Loro Piana Challenge Cup in Hong Kong with a world record bale of the finest merino wool. Ref. Source 8

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Frustrations over lack of agri-food progress

The key finding of a report calling for a massive jump in agricultural export income over the next decade - an agri-food board to drive the innovation needed - remains grounded almost a year later. Ref. Source 3

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Farmers forced to swim for their lives

Farmers who braved horrendous weather to save sheep were left swimming for their lives after a flash flood in eastern Wairarapa swept their vehicles away. Ref. Source 2

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Hospital site to become agricultural park

A former hospital site outside of Christchurch is being transformed into an innovation park for agricultural research and business. Ref. Source 1

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Quake aftermath isolates farming districts

Farmers near the epicentre of Monday's quake are feeling the strain as dangerous roads restrict access to their homes and businesses. Ref. Source 1

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Mystery over 500 smothered sheep

Police are investigating the death of 500 sheep on a Southland property. Ref. Source 3